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Haven Studios Founder Jade Raymond Departs as Fairgames Faces Delay

Raymond's exit coincides with concerns over Fairgames’ reception and a new leadership team stepping in to guide the studio toward a Spring 2026 release.

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Overview

  • Jade Raymond, who founded Haven Studios in 2021, has left the company ahead of its debut game release, Fairgames.
  • Fairgames, a live-service multiplayer heist game, has been delayed from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 following developer concerns after external playtests.
  • PlayStation has appointed Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-François Sapinski as co-studio heads to replace Raymond, reaffirming its commitment to the studio.
  • Sources report internal unease over Fairgames’ progress and reception during testing, though PlayStation has not disclosed a reason for Raymond’s departure.
  • Haven Studios remains one of the few developers continuing Sony’s live-service strategy, which has faced significant challenges and project cancellations in recent years.